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Screams to come from Egyptians Amenti Haunted House

Screams to come from Egyptian’s Amenti Haunted House

By Alan Kozeluh | October 17, 2013

The Amenti Haunted House at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., opens its doors for spooks and scares on Friday.Over the course of two weeks, volunteers have been transforming the historic theater into a winding maze.The haunted house is an Egyptian...

Affordable Care Act help comes to county

By Alan Kozeluh | October 8, 2013

The Affordable Care Act is rolling into DeKalb County, and local health officials want to clear up confusion on its sign-up process.The Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace opened for enrollment on Oct. 1 and 82 state health organizations are taking...

Kelly Iseli, sophomore electrical engineering major, places her vote tuesday for the Student Association Senate at DuSable Hall in September 2013.

SA Senate elections don’t see hoped-for turnout

By Alan Kozeluh | September 26, 2013

A group of about 30 students waited in line outside the Holmes Student Center Wednesday to get their hands on a Samsung Galaxy. Meanwhile, inside the Student Center, a lone poll-taker sat waiting for students to vote in the Student Association Senate...

Events manager to connect city, university

Events manager to connect city, university

By Alan Kozeluh | September 26, 2013

The city’s new event manager, a recent NIU graduate, plans on involving the university in more events moving forward.Jessica Struthers received her degree from NIU in December. She worked for the LPGA tour after graduation, planning events and working...

Hotel project behind schedule

By Alan Kozeluh | September 23, 2013

The new Hampton Inn and Suites will not be finished in time for the Illinois High School Association football championships in November.The association will host its championship games at Huskie Stadium Nov. 29 and 30. The Hampton Inn and Suites being...

The attorney for William Curl, Tom McCulloch, spoke to reporters Tuesday following Curls agreement to plead guilty for murdering NIU student Toni Keller. Curl will serve 37 years in prison, with credit for 889 days, as part of the deal.

Curl will continue to fight to withdraw guilty plea

By Alan Kozeluh | September 17, 2013

For the moment, Billy Curl’s guilty plea remains in place.Curl tried to withdraw his guilty plea in the 2010 murder of NIU student Antinette “Toni” Keller Monday, but his request was denied. Curl’s attorney, Daniel Transier, said his client plans...

Cops talk zombies, police work with local children

Cops talk zombies, police work with local children

By Alan Kozeluh | September 12, 2013

“If you ever see a zombie in your house, you call me on 911,” said Chad McNett, the DeKalb Police Department’s community relations officer, to one of the children who had come to hear him talk. “But it has to be a real zombie. It has to be an...

Local non-profit celebrates anniversary

By Alan Kozeluh | May 6, 2013

The Pay-It-Forward House, 719 Somonauk St., is celebrating its eighth anniversary this year. The nonprofit provides low-cost lodging for the families of patients at Kindred Hospitals, 225 Edward St. The house had its first guests in March 2005. Kindred...

Volunteers from Alpha Kappa Lambda and Huskie Paws for a Cause dance with residence of Heritage Woods Assisted Living Community on Thursday at their Senior Prom event.

Heritage Woods holds prom for senior citizens

By Alan Kozeluh | May 5, 2013

A Parisian skyline could be seen behind a tuxedo-clad crooner as he sang Frank Sinatra songs to a crowd Thursday. It was the senior prom at Heritage Woods assisted living community, 2626 N. Annie Glidden Road. Residents gathered in the main room to listen...

Sycamore residents (background) Alan Cobb and Dylan Stover celebrate fishing day on Saturday at Sycamore Lake Rotary Park on North Cross street.

Local park district holds annual fishing derby

By Alan Kozeluh | April 28, 2013

The Sycamore Park District held its annual fishing derby Saturday in the still-flooded waters of Sycamore Lake Rotary Park, 400 N. Cross St. About 30 competitors cast their reels from 8 to 10 a.m. hoping to catch the biggest prize and win fishing gear....

Officer exchange program connects city and university

By Alan Kozeluh | April 23, 2013

The DeKalb Police Department and the NIU Department of Police & Public Safety have developed an officer exchange program. Over the last year, the two departments have been working on better ways to cooperate. DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery said the...

Protesters against sexual and violent crimes march down 1st St. in DeKalb Friday evening for the Take Back The Night March and Speak Out, hosted by Safe Passage. Signs read messages such as Consent Is Sexy and Stop The Violence.

Students, residents march against domestic abuse

By Alan Kozeluh | April 21, 2013

Marchers, with wind and snow in their faces and signs in their hands, walked to raise awareness of domestic violence on Friday. Safe Passage held its annual Take Back the Night march, and marchers chanted slogans like “No means no” and “Stop the...